Acupuncture for Insomnia

Acupuncture has been clinically shown to be an effective treatment for insomnia. It releases sleep-friendly hormones such as serotonin and generally has a calming effect on the nervous system. Acupuncture also relieves chronic pain, which is a frequent cause of sleeplessness. Acupuncture for insomnia works by encouraging Qi (energy) flow in the body that had been blocked.

Patients visiting an acupuncturist for relief from insomnia can expect a thorough examination and many questions about their health and life. This is because it takes a holistic approach and seeks to restore balance and harmony to the patient’s physical, mental, and spiritual state. There is no one, single prescription for treating insomnia. Each practitioner uses their understanding of the patient as a whole to determine which meridians to focus on and which points along those meridians to stimulate with hair-thin acupuncture needles. Herbs may also be prescribed, along with diet and lifestyle changes.

The longer a patient has insomnia, the longer it will take to gain control of the problem through acupuncture. One professional estimate is that one month of treatment is required for every year the patient has suffered insomnia. Once all contributing factors are addressed, the patient should a better night sleep and become more energized through out the day!

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